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ca 1895 "Startle"

alarm clock

by Ansonia

Stock No.VINT1170

In it's day, the Ansonia Clock Company was the premier clock maker in the US. Considered by most to be the

Cadillac of clocks, they made surprisingly few alarm clocks. This is most likely because they used the same quality of materials as they did in their wall and mantle clocks. They could not compete on price as well as other manufacturers.

This is the "Startle" model. I have not found it in any Ansonia reference material, but based on similar models with similar features, I date this one between 1894 and 1910. The alarm features a "repetition" setting and "constant" setting. The "repetition" setting works like the repeat setting for Big Bens, where the alarm starts and stops if not shut off.

LOUD ticking sound. LOUD alarm.

The clock is 5 1/8" tall. The dial is 3 7/8" in diameter.

Made in Ansonia, CT, USA

This clock was manufactured circa 1895.

CONDITION of the clock:

Case: Nickel plating is VERY GOOD on the sides and FAIR on the rear bell.

The original dial is in remarkably good shape, rating an EXCELLENT condition.

The case has a few small dings, not distracting from the appearance.

One year warranty.

Price $285.00

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